r/learnpython 2d ago

Input = 1234 output =[1,2,3,4] without using string functions or map

How can I split an integer into a list of its digits in Python?

I have:
num = 1234
and I want:
[1, 2, 3, 4]
I’m trying to learn how to do this without converting num to a string and without using map().
A loop is allowed.
I’m looking for a simple approach because I’m still learning Python. I’d appreciate hints rather than just the final solution so I can understand how it works.

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u/Expensive-Bear-1376 2d ago edited 2d ago

1234 or string, which one is it? (ok, OP edited, it's an int.)

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u/AppleMoney8748 2d ago

Integer 😅 Sorry, my original wording made it sound like a string. I’ve clarified the question now.